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Alberto Carnevalli Airport (SVMD/MRD) — Mérida, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
At a glance
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.05
- Runways
- 06/24
- Elevation
- 5,007 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SVMD
- Name: Alberto Carnevalli Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 8.582078
- Longitude: -71.161041
- Elevation: 5007 ft
- Country: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- Municipality: Mérida
- IATA Code: MRD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Caracas
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 1630x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.050 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: INAC; aircraft size restrictions strictly enforced
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; INAC regulated
- Parking Fee: MTOW-based daily rate
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Alberto Carnevalli Airport, Merida. Andes city at high elevation. University city. Gateway to Pico Bolivar and former world's longest cable car.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited fuel. Mountain airport logistics. Venezuelan supply chain issues may affect availability. Pre-order essential.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. No regular international service. Mountain tourist destination. Near Colombia border.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. HIGH ELEVATION: 5,007 ft AMSL. Surrounded by Andes peaks (up to 16,427 ft). Very short runway (~1,440m). Only small aircraft. Frequent cloud cover and fog. One of South America's most challenging airports. Morning operations only.
Airport Services
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Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 7-30 business days (highly variable; 7-day minimum for basic permits)
- Landing Lead Time: 7-30 business days (15-day+ permits require in-person application or local representative)
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require INAC authorization and may need additional government clearance.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers SVMD. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SVMD?
- The tower frequency at Alberto Carnevalli Airport is 118.05 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SVMD?
- Alberto Carnevalli Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does SVMD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Alberto Carnevalli Airport (Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of). Permit details for Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- Does SVMD require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Alberto Carnevalli Airport.
- Where is SVMD located?
- Alberto Carnevalli Airport (SVMD) is located in Mérida, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of.
- What is the IATA code for SVMD?
- The IATA code for Alberto Carnevalli Airport is MRD.
- How long is the runway at SVMD?
- The main runway at Alberto Carnevalli Airport (06/24) measures 1630x45m.